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NIH RePORTER


A powerful online search tool provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It allows users to explore a comprehensive database of research projects funded by NIH and other U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agencies.

NIH RePORTER

Assisted Referral Tool and other NIH sites flyer


A tool developed by the NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) recommends potentially appropriate study sections.

Assisted Referral Tool

Center for Scientific Review


Find a Study Section – Master directory of all study review sections (integrated review groups, special emphasis panels, standing, etc.). The Rosters & Meetings resource shows who served on past study panels and can help clarify the expertise represented.

Center for Scientific Review

The Role of the NIH Program Officer-NIH Extramural Nexus


Program Officials (POs) in the NIH institutes/centers (ICs) serve as your scientific and programmatic contacts. This post clarifies what POs can and can’t do, how to identify the correct PO and tips to reaching out to a PO.

Understand the PO Role

NIH Peer Review Revealed


This video provides a front-row seat to a NIH peer review meeting. Real scientists from the scientific community review fictional but realistic grant applications for scientific merit. 

Watch Peer Review

NIH Funding Programs by Career Stage


Thinking about a career in research or wondering how to move forward in your journey to becoming an independent researcher? Explore this new interactive infographic to get to know the different programs by career stage, learn useful tips and better understand the lingo of NIH funding.

Funding by Career Stage

NIH Early Stage Investigator Policies


Learn about the NIH Next Generation Researchers Initiative and policies that support Early Stage Investigators (ESIs).

View NIH ESI Policies

NIH ESI Extension Request


Understand eligibility for extensions, review guidance and find answers to common questions.

Learn about ESI Extensions

NIH Research Career Development Awards
(K Series)


Explore K Series Funding Opportunity Announcements (FoAs) to support mentored career development.

See K Series Funding Announcements

NIH Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program


Get involved in NIH peer review to gain experience and build your competitiveness as a grant applicant.

Apply to the ECR Program

Webinars & Recordings

Browse NIH, UC Irvine and School of Medicine webinar recordings for guidance on proposal development, funding strategies and NIH policy insights.

Data Sharing Plan Support

Review NIH policy details, sample plans and budgeting tips to help you prepare a strong Data Management and Sharing Plan.

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